Notable cave · Aragatsotn Province, Armenia

Popok’i

Popok’i is a cave in Aragatsotn Province, Armenia.

Popok’i: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this cave: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Popok’i

Season: Year-round; October to March is most comfortable, some caves flood in heavy rain.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Popok’i — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 40.25848, 44.29590. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Popok’i

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Popok’i?

    Year-round; October to March is most comfortable, some caves flood in heavy rain. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Popok’i?

    Nearby: Saint Mesrop Mashtots church (church, 2 km), Surb Hovhannes Church of Voskevaz (church, 2 km), Vardges Petrosyan (attraction, 8 km), Arshakuni Buriap Vryptat at aghtsk 4th century (fort, 9 km), St. Mariane Church (church, 9 km), Spitakavor Church of Ashtarak (church, 9 km).

    Is Popok’i worth visiting?

    Popok’i is listed as a notable cave in Armenia on Spotwander.